AFE Sole source for Desalinator Kits (CO Signed).pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

November 2018 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 1 of 1

Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: Procure 180 Desalinator Kits from Life Support International

Project/Program Name: AFE DESALTER KIT FOR SURVIVAL KITS

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: QTY:180/ DESALTER KIT, MIL-D-5531E TYPE II

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $93,875.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The Desalinator Kits are needed because without these items AFE will not be able to complete the packing of the survival kits that are installed on the C-17's

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

Life Support International, is the manufacturer of P/N: WTR-3000-00 DESALTER KIT, MIL-D-5531E TYPE II. The Government is required to use this exact item as a survival component Via TO 14S3-7-3-2, Chapt. 7-56. Due to the fact that this item can only be procured from one manufacturer this requirements must be solicited as a single source IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

This vendor is a worldwide agency with ties to several of our allies to maintain and support the same aircraft used in allied military forces as well as a good portion of our own. It is a large business with close contact with the parent manufacturer of the aircraft. No limitations were identified during project classification.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

These Desalter Kits are inspected and tested throughout 4 year inspection cycle. You can not repair these items. Without ordering and purchasing new ones, AFE would be in violation and not be able to fulfill the requirement. We would have to replace as needed in future.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

30-Jan-2020

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Brian C Powell, TSgt, Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) November 2018 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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